ZOOMTEXT MAGNIFIER/READERFor The Visually Impaired

Chevon Rucker EDU 674 Fall 09

ZoomText Magnifier Users and Functions

ZoomText Magnifier enlarges and enhances everything on the computer screen, making all of the applications easy to see and use for the visually impaired. This screen magnifier displays crystal clear text at all magnification levels.

The visually impaired can also hear what their doing in all of their applications, while ZoomText reads their documents, web pages and emails right through their computer's speakers. With ZoomText Magnifier/Reader, computer’s is easier to see, hear, and use.

Features

       1x to 36x Magnification

Includes fractional powers of 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x and 2.5x. Eight Zoom Window Types

You choose which part of the screen is magnified. New 'xFont' Advanced Text Magnification

Displays the clearest magnified text possible, at all magnification levels. Once you've seen it, no other screen magnifier will do.

Color, Contrast and Brightness ControlsChange screen colors to eliminate glare and reduce eyestrain.

Visible Pointers and CursorsEnhance the size and color of the mouse pointer and text cursor, making them easier to find and follow.

How It Works

Application SettingsSave unique settings for each application that you use. As you switch applications, ZoomText automatically loads the desired settings.

Web FinderQuickly locate links and controls in any web page. Surf the web with greater speed and accuracy.

Desktop FinderQuickly find and launch programs and documents located in your My Documents folder, control panel and on your Windows desktop.

Text FinderInstantly locate words or phrases in any application or document window, then begin reading from any found location with AppReader.

Friendly User InterfaceMakes it easy to access and adjust all of ZoomText features using the mouse or the keyboard.

Manufacture

Synapse Adaptive14 Lynn CourtSan Rafael, CA  94901

Tel: 415-455-9700Toll-free: 800-317-9611Fax: 415-455-9801http://www.synapseadaptive.com/Links/funding_resources.htm

Cost

Retail: New Product $395Upgrade $149

Network License:$595 - $2,395

Note: All prices are subject to change without notice.

Recommendations

Although the product is expensive, I would recommend it. I think ZoomText opens doors for the visually impaired and offers them the opportunity to succeed in the computer world